Jr. Construction Specialist
About The Position
Under general supervision, monitors the activities of architects, consultants and contractors who design and construct major municipal building projects. Observes design and construction of City building projects to confirm compliance with or deviation from project requirements; participates in weekly meetings to facilitate timely and effective progress; creates and submits field reports from project observations, noting current activities and recording conditions requiring attention by others. Communicates with Construction Manager, other City staff, architects and contractors to resolve design and construction conflicts and facilitate progress and solutions in the field. Assists the Construction Manager in reviewing contractors' payment applications to ensure completeness and accuracy with relation to work represented; reviews change orders and allowance expenditures. Maintains knowledge of current construction practices, materials and systems, and makes recommendations with regard to construction issues. Reviews and interprets plans and specifications prior to construction, including attending pre-construction meetings. Ensures that critical requirements are met for final acceptance of construction projects. Performs jobsite observations as needed, sometimes at unusual hours such as very early or very late in the day. Reviews insurance coverage for contractors and architects. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of technical documents such as building codes, construction specifications, etc.
- Knowledge of current construction practices, materials and systems, as well as finishes and details
- Knowledge of architectural theory, design, graphics, and architectural or construction engineering drafting
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of City staff, architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors with regard to municipal construction
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations for handicapped accessibility
- Knowledge of sustainable construction practices
- Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures
- Skill in the use of proper grammar, spelling and intermediate mathematics
- Skill in communicating effectively in stressful or adversarial relationships
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft computer programs including Excel, Word and Project
- Skill in oral and written communications
- Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications
- Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means
- Skill with organization and attention to detail
- Ability to make judgments or decisions based on known or obtainable standards, characteristics or dimensions
- Ability to learn or store pertinent information and selectively retrieve or recall information that is relevant to a specific context
- Ability to generate new or innovative ideas or solutions or select from possible alternative methods the best answer or solution to a problem
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies
- Ability to work independently under general instructions
- Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier
- Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks
- Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly
- Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives
- Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals
- Ability to work within a set schedule
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction engineering or architecture plus two years' experience in building construction administration or construction management, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience with American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract documents and implementation
- Experience with building construction practices
- Experience with building code plan review and inspection
- Experience with field observation
- Experience with specification work
- Experience with project close-outs
Responsibilities
- Observe design and construction of City building projects to confirm compliance with or deviation from project requirements
- Participate in weekly meetings to facilitate timely and effective progress
- Create and submit field reports from project observations, noting current activities and recording conditions requiring attention by others
- Communicate with Construction Manager, other City staff, architects and contractors to resolve design and construction conflicts and facilitate progress and solutions in the field
- Assist the Construction Manager in reviewing contractors' payment applications to ensure completeness and accuracy with relation to work represented
- Review change orders and allowance expenditures
- Maintain knowledge of current construction practices, materials and systems, and make recommendations with regard to construction issues
- Review and interpret plans and specifications prior to construction, including attending pre-construction meetings
- Ensure that critical requirements are met for final acceptance of construction projects
- Perform jobsite observations as needed, sometimes at unusual hours such as very early or very late in the day
- Review insurance coverage for contractors and architects
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
